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Allow users to pause and stop playback

Allow users to pause and stop playback  Bad Practice
Allow users to pause and stop playback  Best Practice

People with motor disabilities often need more time to find, read, react, type, and complete tasks. For activities with a time limit, the WCAG 2.2 guideline recommends allowing users to switch the timer off or adjust it to their needs. Generally, avoid rushing and allow people with motor disabilities at least 20 seconds to assess the situation and extend the time easily with a simple action if needed.

Additionally, some content, like screen notifications, image carousels, or chat messages, involves blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating information, and it might change too fast for users. Your task is to ensure it lasts longer than 5 seconds, and users always have the opportunity to stop, pause, or hide this content.[1]

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